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Change of year will affect TAMS LESS eligibility
Martin Merrick
As we move into 2025, fewer farmers will be able to avail of grant aid for LESS equipment due to ongoing changes.
Change of year will affect TAMS LESS eligibility
Watch: 400-cow Tipperary dairy farmer on changes he’s making to his farm
26 December 2024 Management
Watch: 400-cow Tipperary dairy farmer on changes he’s making to his farm
Barry Powell discusses the investments and changes he’s making on his high performing farm to improve sustainability and water quality.
Where to pitch costs and profit for 2025
25 December 2024 Management
Where to pitch costs and profit for 2025
The whole subject of costs of production was discussed at both Dairy Day and the Teagasc dairy conference in November, writes Aidan Brennan.
Dairy management: New Year's resolutions for dairy farmers
Aidan Brennan looks at soil sampling, cow body condition score and suggests some New Year's resolutions for dairy farmers.
23 December 2024 Management
Sexed semen use set to grow further
Sexed semen use in Ireland is expected to surpass the 400,000 straws mark by 2026 according to Teagasc, writes Aidan Brennan.
21 December 2024 Management
Unlocking the €60m EIP fund for water
Aidan Brennan reports from the discussion at Dairy Day 2024 on the new Farming for Water EIP, which has a total funding of €60m.
18 December 2024 Management
Dairy Management: dosing dairy cows and planning for Christmas
Aidan Brennan goes through the key parasites that may need to be controlled on dairy farms this winter.
18 December 2024 Management
Is buying land a good investment?
Aidan Brennan takes a look at some of the topics that are coming up at the Positive Farmers Conference in Cork in January.
18 December 2024 Management
Dairy Management: drying off cows and preparing for spring
Aidan Brennan goes through the steps involved in successfully drying off cows this winter.
11 December 2024 Management
Dairy Management: top tips for drying off cows
Aidan Brennan outlines the key information when drying off spring-calving cows this winter.
9 December 2024 Management
Dairy Management: Grass, maiden heifers and nitrates
Aidan Brennan says now is the time to do a final grass walk for the year and update spring grazing budgets to plan spring grazing.
4 December 2024 Management
Dairy Management: new soiled water rules kick in
An extended closed period for spreading soiled water comes into force this December, writes Aidan Brennan.
2 December 2024 Management